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YOX 852

1985 Triumph TR3

Green Petrol 2138cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,859 mi
Last recorded37,859 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOX 852
MakeTriumph
ModelTR3
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,138cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 37,859 miles

Offside Rear Slight bind

Pass 18 Nov 2024 35,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 33,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 31,188 miles

Fuel pump rubber mountains deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2021 28,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edges , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 24,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge but tread is at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 21,621 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 17,860 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 14,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 11,059 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 11,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 8,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 6,560 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 4,634 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 2,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 2,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,983 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 90,422 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph TR3?

Based on 7,628 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
400
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 118
brake binding 87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75
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YOX 852 is a 1985 Triumph TR3 in Green with a 2,138cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a Triumph TR3 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOX 852, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR3 typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 41 years old, this Triumph TR3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YOX 852 registered?

YOX 852 is a 1985 Triumph TR3, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is YOX 852 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOX 852 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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